CDL Driver

Foundation Building Materials•Town of Colonie, NY

10d•$26 - $30

About The Position

Foundation Building Materials (FBM) is a leading construction materials distribution company serving commercial and residential construction markets in the United States and Canada. Alongside Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG), FBM provides construction materials and commercial door, frame, and hardware solutions. The organizations have more than 8,000 team members and emphasize operational excellence, innovation, employee development, and customer service. The CDL Driver delivers materials safely and efficiently to customer project sites. The role involves local routes and daily home time, operating company vehicles including trucks up to 26 feet and boom trucks, conducting vehicle inspections, unloading and staging materials, and providing courteous customer service. Drivers must follow DOT, OSHA, and other applicable safety requirements, participate in required meetings and training, and help maintain a clean, safe, organized warehouse environment. This is a full-time position with a stated base pay range of $26.00–$30.00 per hour and benefits.

Requirements

Possess a valid Class A or Class B commercial driver's license (CDL).
Have at least one year of consistent commercial driving experience.
Work well in a team environment.
Have a basic understanding of forklift and other equipment operation.
Have a basic understanding of building materials.
Be able to learn to operate a forklift and other company vehicles and use miscellaneous tools and equipment.
Frequently use hands and arms for equipment operation, grasping, and manipulation.
Frequently drive or sit in a truck, forklift, or similar equipment for multiple hours a day.
Occasionally lift and/or move 80 pounds and climb ladders while carrying up to 50 pounds.
Push and pull loaded carts over various distances and surfaces; some functions may be performed as a team.
Use tools and equipment including dollies, flat carts, and rock carts.
Meet additional physical requirements as duties are assigned.

Responsibilities

Safely operate company vehicles, including trucks up to 26 feet, in compliance with Department of Transportation regulations.
Operate a boom truck.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure vehicles are roadworthy.
Deliver materials to customer project sites on time and provide excellent customer service.
Unload materials at delivery locations and verify deliveries against packing slips.
Unload, protect, move, and stage materials according to customer directions.
Represent the company professionally and courteously during deliveries.
Follow state and jurisdiction driving regulations, including seatbelt requirements.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment.
Follow safety protocols and OSHA requirements, use proper lifting techniques, and wear appropriate personal protective equipment, safety shoes, and clothing.
Attend and participate in required meetings related to material delivery and the company.
Attend and participate in required company training programs.
Support company values of safety, customer focus, teamwork, integrity, and being a company of choice.
Perform other duties as assigned.